Jan. 4
10:44 am JST

Jan. 4
10:48 am JST

Jan. 4
11:13 am JST

It is well known that the principal source of greenhouse gases is our food system.

Changing our eating habits is inevitable if we want to reduce our emissions. Unfortunately, between climate change deniers, those who plain and simple refuse to change their habits, and politicians will only short term goals, nothing will be done.

Jan. 4
12:25 pm JST

Switching from beef to alternative proteins could save millions of lives and dramatically slash greenhouse gas emissions, the World Economic Forum said Thursday.

The organization, famous for the plush gathering of the world's rich, famous and influential at the luxury Swiss ski resort of Davos each January, said 2.4 percent of global diet-related deaths could be avoided by moving away from beef.

Typically the Global elite feast it up in upmarket places of the world probably eating Caviar and Lobster washed down with Champagne - then lecture to the average person how to live their lives.

BintaroToday 11:13 am JST

It is well known that the principal source of greenhouse gases is our food system.

Well I'm shocked we have another Climate Change Cultist is now telling us that cause of Greenhouse gases is Cattle, its hilarious these people are building unreliable wind farms because good old reliable coal is just nasty now they're telling us its just cattle only a few weeks ago they were trying to tell us termites were the cause.

Relax everyone have a good cup of Matcha Tea, don't be conned by these people.

Jan. 4
02:02 pm JST

Jan. 4
02:02 pm JST

proxyToday 10:44 am JST

What does these folks suggest doing with grains that are not fit for human consumption? Burn it all?

Why not simply stop planting it? Plant food that we can eat, instead?

I don't think everybody needs to drop meat all together. Reducing consumption would be an easier suggestion for many people to take. Start with Meatless Monday. (Growing up old-school Catholic, we always had meatless Friday, so that doesn't seem like a strain). Give yourself some time to learn some no-meat or low-meat recipes.

Anyone else here tried the Beyond Meat burgers at A&W? Carl's Jr. is now offering them as well. I like them, and surprisingly, so does every meat-eater I've heard from who's tried them.

Jan. 4
03:44 pm JST

Convert animal pasture to the ecosystems pre-agriculture. Rebuild those ecosystems and introduce game animals for widespread hunting. Train everyone from the ages of 18 to use hunting rifles. If you want meat you can get it yourself and pay a small yearly fee to help expand and maintain the system. In the meantime we gain people familiar with firearms which is great for an added layer of national defense.

Jan. 4
04:48 pm JST

This article is a little wobbly. It initially says 'beef', but humans would inevitably increase the number of horses or sheep or pigs or chicken to compensate, so 'beef' per se is not really the main problem.

Gradually as you read through the article it seems to be pointing at red meat, and then adds pork, and chicken, or more specifically how it is processed, and then it talks about livestock farming in general.

If there is an agenda here, surely it should be stated first, rather than this shifting of focus.

Jan. 4
05:36 pm JST

Humans were designed to eat meat according to scientists at the Max Plank Institute.

The idea is that the "increased nutrients of meat allow you to grow a larger brain, which allows you to come up with novel solutions to make better stone tools, which allow you to get more meat," McPherron said.

Jan. 4
11:06 pm JST

@taj I mean grains that are not suitable for human consumption because of quality concerns. Specifically naturally occurring DON and OTA toxins that render some grains unsafe for human consumption. There is also really low tolerances for things like fecal matter, mostly from mice, that results in large amounts of grain being classified as feed, not food.

I thought serious scientists agree that we were not designed at all - we evolved.

Your link, by the way, makes no mention of scientists claiming we were 'designed'.

From your link:

The idea is that the "increased nutrients of meat allow you to grow a larger brain

Strange then that the world is not populated with genius cats (big and small), wolves, hyenas, etc., the diets of all of which contain a much larger percentage of meat than the typical human diet (not counting bass, who apparently doesn't eat his veggies).

Jan. 5
01:22 am JST

Jan. 5
03:21 am JST

The key point is "...consumer to embrace a more diverse diet" .... well, Good point, but...

If these people, could stop for one moment, and take a look around them at the Real world, (I'm being polite), they will see Millions of people on the Breadline, who CAN'T afford a diverse diet, let alone Meats of any type ! (Look at the UK's Food Banks for starters!).

Cheap McDonald's Burgers and Fries can easily become a "Staple" diet for a Family facing financial issues - note Cheap and Burgers (meat!.. Beef! [of a sort]) .... something's being done right there, but the meat isn't high grade and as such isn't exactly healthy. But goes towards filling stomachs....

And to counter the do-it-yourself-vegans, even when you try to grow your own, on an shared allotment, you find someone sneaks in and steals the lot - such is the desperation of Others. (Happens in Japan too, I've had my own small crop of Carrots & Potatoes pulled from my back garden - & no rabbits here in Central Tokyo).

First and foremostly, this poverty issue needs to be addressed, before some bigwig wealthy person, stands up making grandiose noises that are just nonsense to those in need. It's sad that such an discussion gets newsworthy time rather than the efforts being made by some to address the needs of those people really in need!

And anyway, who cares how much Cattle Farts contribute towards Greenhouse gases... I can tell you, after a can of baked beans, I probably contribute way more! Ah, but the processing of those beans in the first place adds to Global warming, to they'll be next on the list I guess....

Growing meat in the Lab, is a nice Science thing, but at present fails to deliver on a mass scale cost benefit. Alternatives have been around for many years - look, for example at Quorn - though it's not exactly cheap nor a taste replacement.

And, for the Animal rights folks, if anything, the recent wider-scale introduction of Halal products should be banned as that is totally cruel for the Animals... right ?

For those who can afford a diverse diet, they probably are already intelligent enough to have some diversity in taste - though It's not all about Steak every day.